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The Royal Islander

3.5 of 5
Kukulcan Boulevard Km 17.5 L-51 | Hotel Zone, Cancun 77500, Mexico
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Ranked #11 of 170 hotels in Cancun
4.5 of 5 stars 235 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Personal concierge(6)
  • Very clean(5)
  • Thomas Moore(4)
  • Grocery store(4)
  • Would highly recommend(4)
  • Pool area(4)
  • Free shuttle(4)
  • Happy Hour(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
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Jenna12345
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

We spent the week of Feb. 4 at the Royal Islander and had a wonderful time. The staff is friendly and capable -- everyone there goes out of their way to make sure your stay is pleasant and hassle-free. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the villas are spacious - plenty of room for 4 adults and 2 kids. Some... More

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MarilynMonroe97
Chicago, Illinois
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8 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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We got this week (Dec 24-31 2011) via an Internaval Internationl getaway in October for only $500. What a steal and we throughly enjoyed ourselves. The Islander, Caribbean and Mayan are connected, so we tried a different pool every day. None of the resorts were crowded, very surprising considering the holiday week. No problem getting pool chairs in the shade.... More

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Laurel-Springs-Lodge
Gatlinburg
Contributor
18 reviews
20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

We stayed here for 2 of our weeks while in Cancun and had a wonderful time. Staff is like family and treat you just amazing. Rooms are very clean, and many services are offered right at the front desk, travel plans, trips, etc. Cancun is very safe to travel and even if you never leave the resort area you can... More

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ItalianGuy11
North Jersey
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14 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

We travel each year to Cancun and stay at the Royal Islander which is one of many Royal Resorts in that area. The accomadations are first class. The staff is extremely friendly. The area of Cancun is without the crime which occurs at the borders. I feel very confident taking my family to Cancun.. More

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smith11952
South Dakota
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6 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
1
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We are not members of the Royal Resorts, but we have rented there more than 10 times. Upon arrival a few years ago there was a banner that said "Welcome Home" and that is exactly how we feel there, at home! From the maid, to the grocery store clerk to the wait staff, they remember us! This was our second... More

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ttfn300
Boston, Massachusetts
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10 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

First time in Cancun this past week (Jan 14-21, 2012) and had a wonderful vacation. Impressed with the resort and its sister resorts as well. Stayed in their smaller unit, but with two double beds, a small table, large closet, microwave and mini fridge we were more than satisfied with the space (it was just two of us). Water is... More

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Jennifer J
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Spent a week, Jan 7 - 14 2012. Accommodations were fantastic as well as the staff. We liked the fact that the Royal Carribean and Royal Mayan were connected by a walk way which gave us the opportunity to enjoy their amenities too. Food excellent. Can't say enough about the Royal Resorts. Can't wait to go back. More

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KathyGoldman
Indiana
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13 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Fantastic place to relax. I highly recommend the bar below Paco Taco's. William makes a very tasty bloody mary and my husband likes the bushwacker. Very clean and well maintained facility. The hospitality is superb!! We were there in Mar 2011 and returned for New Year's Eve 2011. Enough can't be said about the Islander. We will definitely return to... More

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Strider1722
Madison, Wisconsin
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed with her family for the week of 12/24/11 to 12/31/11. This was my first trip to Cancun, and I was very pleased. The resort itself is very clean and spacious. The suites have plenty of room and we had a wonderful view of the ocean from our beachfront suite. The pool area is nice, complete... More

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Donald B
Oak Harbor, Washington
2 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

We have stayed at the Royal Islander on two different occasions. The staff is the best we have encountered in Cancun and the Riviera. We were not pressured to attend a sales presentation or any of the other information meetings they have. The food is excellent and the service is five star. I strongly recomend this or any of the... More

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Address: Kukulcan Boulevard Km 17.5 L-51 | Hotel Zone, Cancun 77500, Mexico

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